Lab Assistant

ICONMA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical research company is seeking a Lab Assistant in West Hills, CA. The role involves sorting specimens, performing laboratory tasks, and ensuring quality control. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and good interaction skills. The position offers health benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Referral Program

Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Courses in math and science are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sorting and receiving specimens in the department.
• Performing routine instrument maintenance on some equipment.
• Preparing specimens at workstations for testing.

Skills

Ability to establish work priorities

Good interaction skills

Education

High school diploma

Medical assistant training

Job description

Our Client, a Medical Research company, is looking for a Lab Assistant for their West Hills, CA location.

Responsibilities:

1. Sorting and receiving specimens in the department.
2. Performing routine instrument maintenance on some equipment.
3. Performing laboratory tasks such as centrifuging specimens, printing labels, recording data (temperature charts), and managing specimen storage and retrieval.
4. Preparing reagents and media in the department.
5. Preparing specimens at workstations for testing, including building worklists, aliquoting specimens into sample cups, checking for clots and fibrin, inoculation, and slide preparation.
6. Performing QA/QC duties as assigned.
7. Resolving pending lists and finding missing samples.
8. Decontaminating work areas and performing weekly radioactive wipe tests.
9. Maintaining files for department records.
10. Changing gas cylinders.
11. Using laboratory computer systems and operating PCs.
12. Disposing of biohazardous material.
13. Completing training and competency checklists as appropriate.
14. This list is not exhaustive but provides a general overview of the duties and responsibilities of this position.

Requirements:

1. High school diploma or equivalent; medical assistant training is helpful. Courses in math and science are preferred.
2. Ability to establish work priorities and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
3. Ability to retain information once learned.
4. Good interaction skills with coworkers, internal, and external customers, demonstrating courtesy and respect.
5. Keyword Search: laboratory, medical

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.